The average user rating for this Game is 8.9 out of 10 (based on 108 Votes).
Michael D gave it a4: OK but not great or spectacular or worthy of a 10. I feel bad for all the poor little children here who havent played spectacular games likes Chrono Trigger, or even any Final Fantasy Games. Dear people, throw that gba out the window, go buy yourself a Gamecube and a copy of Tales of Symphonia, and experience what a real rpg is like. Cheezy graphics dont make a game, especially for a system whose focus is on gameplay and storyline. Hey with all the respectable games for GBA like the strategy games Fire Emblem (not sacred stones) and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance why waste your time with this garbage? Well, at least it is better than Pokemon.
Brian M. gave it a10: I was one of the people eagerly anticipating the initial release of this game. As luck would have it, I had no money at the time. A month and seven wal-marts later (it was that hard to find), I got the game. Since then, I have beaten it at least 6 times, each time at least as good as the last. This game deserves the 10 I give it, and I don't give 10's. At all. Ever. That's how good I think this game is.
iNSOMANiAC gave it a10: Its very rarely I would score a game 10 but if any game deserves it, Golden sun does. As has been said by many other people it is on of the best RPGs ever created, beautifully crafted excellence. I was completely bored with turned based rpgs for many years until I turned this little beauty on. Its a mixture of the puzzles of Zelda and the fighting of final fantasy. Its the little details that make it rise above the rest, the fact that you get random battles less in areas you've already traveled, or the huge combinations of djinn powers possible. Some of the puzzles are fiendish, but fair. The size and detail in the game is nothing short of incredible for a game on a gameboy (and im saying this in 2008 !). Nothing before matched it for sheer quality and nothing has matched it since (except of course, golden sun 2) Just buy this and number 2, and pray for Golden Sun 3 on DS.
Mitchell B. gave it a10: Easily the best portable RPG ever, and arguably one of the best RPGs on any system, ever.
Tyler H. gave it a10: If i could give this game higher than a 10 i would. One of THE best games I have EVER played period. This game has left a legacy on gaming and would be in the hall of fame for games if there was one. Exceptional.
James B. gave it a10: Best RPG I've ever played, and I've played the big console titles like Final Fantasy VI, X, and XII. It's unfortunate that there aren't more RPGs made like this. The Mode 7 battle system works really well, too... I would never expect to see a graphics engine of such high quality on the GBA.
Andrew G. gave it a10: Easily the best rpg ever created and so easy to understand. I just could'nt put it down. for a gba game its got some pretty decent graphics and the gameplay is awesome. still waiting for the 3rd installment of it, i hope they make it.
Dylan M. gave it a10: Golden Sun is an awesome game with great graphics considering the limitations of the GBA and quite possibly the second best game for the sytem after the sequel.
Joey F. gave it a10: The main thing you have to remember about this game is the fact that it has 2 parts. The whole game consists of 2 cartridges. So as some would say "the first one was short and stupid" clearly have not played them back to back. There's enough hidden Djinni, Artifact weapons, and Djinn combos, you have some of the same control as final fantasy 7. The integration of the 2 parties in the Lost Age, and the story development was second to none. It's one of those games that make you hate the bad guys, then love them.
Derek B. gave it a10: Best game ever on gba and addicting play it again.
R. Thomas gave it a6: Over-rated. I was expecting a game that was 1. harder 2. longer 3. just plain more interesting when i killed the big boss, which only realy took me a few trys, i was surprised that i had finnished it. Once i had, and saved the game i discovered that you cant go back and collect the things you missed, snd there was no reason for this. Overall, i'm still waiting for a decent RPG on the GBA.
Raymond C. gave it a10: Great game. Great as it was long and quite easy. Good graphics and anybody that gives this gmae below 10 points mus hav difficulty playing the game so sayin it that it suks. =.=
Matthias G. gave it a10: This game is the true experience opf RPG. It embodies all of the aspects which make a gem of gameplay. The battle system adds a new twist on the typical RPG battle, without causing the player to become frustrated. The 3D graphics were ahead of their time, and made playing it that much more enjoyable, and the sound was well composed and set the ambiance for many of the game's cutscenes. It is one of the _truly_ good GBA games still on the market.
Quasar gave it a10: The absolute greatest game ever made, having excellent graphics, music, story, characters, and gameplay. The puzzles can be incredibly hard, but they are very rewarding to complete.
Clem T. gave it a10: easily the best game ever created on the GBA console, great story line, challenging puzzles and great graphics too.
E}I{ gave it a5: Golden Sun - Most Boring jRPG. Pros: Very good graphics(but many particle effects look cheesy). puzzles are nice, but I've seen most of them already. Cons: Music is too boring. Not memorable at all. Backgrounds look like they are ripped from many SNES RPGs, they lack some distinct style. Storyline is full of cliche. Stupid and predictable. Tons of text, but most of it is absolutely pointless and its quality can make any intellegent being cry. Characters are extremely generic and underdeveloped. Battle system is not balanced at all. It's too easy to greet enemies with barrage of highest level summons that cost nothing.
B.F.Y.M. gave it a9: Wonderful seriously. But the ending could have been better.
Shnafalgen gave it a7: Other then GREAT graphics and the simplicity to the conversations, the game got so boring I felt as if I were about about to pull my hair out. Everytime I got to a new part in the game their was something, just one little peice of the puzzle I was missing. It got increasingly irratating to have to go backwards once you took a step fowards. I gave this game a seven because going back made me stronger but, it got old, fast.
Sarah K. gave it a9: It was really fun and some of the characters were cute, I thought it was challenging but fun.
Keith G. gave it a9: This game, with the sequil (The Lost Age), make for one of the greatest GBA games on the market. With increasingly powerful monsters, a great storyline, and a little bit of confusion, GOLDEN SUN provides a new gaming experience for novices and experts alike.
Ana M. gave it a10: Golden Sun is fantastic.
Matt K. gave it a10: The most amazng game ive ever played in my life.
Ben W. gave it a10: A great game but you need to have lots of time and patience because once you start you won't be able to stop!
Ruler ofGames gave it a10: Zack (shown here) should get further in games before making comments. You can go back, and you'll want too. An amazing Game. "Zack O. gave it a 3: I dont see wjhat is so special about this game !!! it was boring and stupid, and the rpg action was repetative. all the djinn crap was too corny and complicated, and once you get past the mogall forset, you cant go back to get things that you may have missed!!!! a total waste of cash"
Paul R. gave it a10: Awesome game, truly one of the best rpgs on any system.
Meneil gave it a10: Golden Sun was the best game I've ever played. The graphics were beautiful. The battle system was unbelievable. The songs were addicting. The characters were unforgettable, and the storyline was phenomenal. Golden Sun I and II combined the old-style rpgs with a wonderful new twist, giving it a very unique appearance and game play. I love these two games; however, I would highly suggest playing I before II. Most of the storyline will be lost if someone just jumps into II without knowing the first one. If you don't have Golden Sun, go out and get it! Unless you dislike rpgs, this will be a wonderful game. ^^ Just gotta wait for the third one...
DARKSIDE ACIDBURN gave it a10: The best game ever...i m not joking. i ve never seen a better RPG.
Mike M. gave it an8: Good Game-Could Be Better :D
Bubble Bobble gave it a10: Looks like most people agree on this as the best rpg for gameboy advance. As do i. :) It kept me going. After finishing the first i immediatley played the losta ages. And now i am finished and lost. There has to come a sequel. And i prefer it to be pn the advance... :)
Brian B. gave it a10: I was getting really tired of crappy RPG's for the advance. All this changed when i picked up this game used. The rating I want to give it is a 13 out of 10 but thats not possible. And to whoever gave this a 9 the reason why it doesnt atoumatic target is for the random number generated drops.
Ray C. gave it a10: This game is one of the ultimate rpg's it has almost everything you desire in a rpg with a few exceptions like the battle where you have no choice but lose and the extreamly long cut scenes and talking.
Whay gave it a 10: This was my first game i ever bought for GBA and also my first RPG and it rocked so bad i love this game i heard the 3rd one is going to be on GameCube.
Kelly gave it a 10: Best game ever, hope there's a #3 soon. anyone who thinks the game sucks, sucks!
EDWIN M. gave it a 10: I don't use my gba (game boy advance) to much, but this game is addicting. Battle scheme to plot it has you hanging. Even with the side quest. I keep going...This is a must play!!!
Ken E. gave it a 9: Easily the best rpg to hit a handheld game system. The game is a true showcase title in graphics and sound. There is room for improvement though. Sometimes conversations are too lengthy and it's not possible to immediately skip the whole conversation. Also, during fight sequences your characters do not by default go to the next enemy if the one you targeted for the character to kill is killled by another one of your party mbr's. Other than that it's a worthy title to have in your GBA collection.
Sungirl gave it a 10: Love it. Adore it. It's a great mix of puzzle, battle, and general RP. Worth the time and money!
Homer J. gave it a 10: This is the best game I have ever played. The graphics are amazing and the battle summons are marvellous. If you like RPG's BUY THIS GAME!!!
Rathexeron gave it a 10: This is an absolutely great game, and even better when played along side with Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Definately go out and buy it if you haven't already!
Sean K. gave it a 10: An awesome game with amazing graphics and an easy to follow storyline.
Joe M. gave it a 10: Ryan is a total idiot this game rocked.
Ryan gave it a 1: I'll give this game props for graphics, but other than that, it's pretty much just a cheap Pokemon knock-off. Don't waste your money!
EFI gave it a 10: I'm spanish, and this game is the best in the world, and Golden Sun: the lost age, too is the best game!!!!
Raphael R. gave it a 10: This game is so freaking awesome it is inexplainable so good....can't stop playing the summons are good final fantasy 7 & 8 and legend of legaia mixed together but it has a very good and unique gameplay.
Zack O. gave it a 3: I dont see wjhat is so special about this game !!! it was boring and stupid, and the rpg action was repetative. all the djinn crap was too corny and complicated, and once you get past the mogall forset, you cant go back to get things that you may have missed!!!! a total waste of cash
Travis B. gave it a 10: This is the greatest RPG ever created for a Nintendo game console. It left me crying out for MORE, MORE, MORE! I'm working on getting GS2.
Geoffrey G. gave it a 10: This game is so awesome! I'm trying to get a cheat book.
Mickey Mouse gave it a 10: Dunno just felt like it.
Sungirl gave it a 10: I love this game! Too bad I still haven't finished it....
Bas Rules gave it a 10: It's a perfect game. I think it is the best RPG on the the GBA so far.
xxx gave it a 10: this game is sooo great but it is too bad that there is no golden sun 3.
Geoffrey S. gave it a 10: Best......Game.......Ever!!!
Mikael L. gave it a 10: Very goood game!
Jonathan Y. gave it a 10: This game got me into RPG's; something I never thought would happen. It is very hard to put this game down!
Me gave it a 10: This game was awesome! The scenery and battles were beautifully designed. It had the perfect balance of every aspect. The characters ( especially Ivan ) were the best ever. I actually felt like I was a part of the adventure.
Chris G. gave it a 9: This is the best RPG on the GBA so far. It's a long quest mixed with wonderful characters, puzzles and great battles. The only slight downside is the story isn't at the quality of the Final Fantasy games.
Brendan P. gave it a 10: No game is better than Golden Sun, not even Tony Hawk.
Ian W. gave it a 10: It's been too long since I have come across such a quality RPG. Life is beautiful when you are playing a good RPG.
Robin O. gave it a 10: Best RPG for GBA sofar. I would call this a console type Puzzle RPG :)
Geoff W. gave it a 10: One of the best RPG games in the world.
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